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Re: Drowning rods
[Re: Swamp Wolf]
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02/18/20 07:20 PM
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All we can use are #2 or jaw spread no longer than 5.75”...would that hold a beaver? In Georgia, there is NO jawspread limit if the trap is set in the water. On land, it is 5.75" inside to inside measured perpendicular to the levers. Not doubting you because you’ve been doing this a lot longer than I have, but where did you get your info? All depends on what day I call as to what answer I get when asking DNR.
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Re: Drowning rods
[Re: otterdog]
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02/18/20 07:51 PM
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South Ga - Almost Florida
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![[Linked Image]](https://trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2020/02/full-11603-38475-20200218_184658.jpg) I'm sorry you have received bad info from our DNR staff. Very few know much about trapping and unless they read the law carefully the "5.75" max on land" sorta jumps out at people. Here is the actual law code wording..... Good luck with the beavers! I cut off the top part of the screenshot....but it starts as: It is unlawful to.....1), 2), 3)...
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Re: Drowning rods
[Re: Swamp Wolf]
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02/18/20 08:07 PM
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I'm sorry you have received bad info from our DNR staff. Very few know much about trapping and unless they read the law carefully the "5.75" max on land" sorta jumps out at people. Here is the actual law code wording..... Good luck with the beavers! I cut off the top part of the screenshot....but it starts as: It is unlawful to.....1), 2), 3)... You are the Man! Thank you sir.
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Re: Drowning rods
[Re: otterdog]
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02/18/20 08:11 PM
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Iowa
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How long do the stakes need to be? We use 24" long 1/2" rebar stakes on the top of the rods.
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Re: Drowning rods
[Re: otterdog]
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02/18/20 09:01 PM
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How long do the stakes need to be? 12 to 16 inches... My stakes are all different
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Re: Drowning rods
[Re: otterdog]
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02/18/20 09:03 PM
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How long do the stakes need to be? I buy 10' rod/rebar 3/8" thick and cut off 2' to make the stake. Gives me 2' stake and a 8' drowner. If you dont weld or have access to one, the supply companies sell some bolt on stake ends and deep water ends.
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Re: Drowning rods
[Re: the Blak Spot]
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02/18/20 09:28 PM
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Iowa
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How long do the stakes need to be? I buy 10' rod/rebar 3/8" thick and cut off 2' to make the stake. Gives me 2' stake and a 8' drowner. If you dont weld or have access to one, the supply companies sell some bolt on stake ends and deep water ends. How I do it as well but I prefer 1/2" rebar. We drive to our sets so carrying them is not an issue.
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Re: Drowning rods
[Re: the Blak Spot]
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02/18/20 10:46 PM
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How long do the stakes need to be? I buy 10' rod/rebar 3/8" thick and cut off 2' to make the stake. Gives me 2' stake and a 8' drowner. If you dont weld or have access to one, the supply companies sell some bolt on stake ends and deep water ends. Hey Blak Spot this is kinda like the tarp at the auction. Takes me a while to catch on. Lollll
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Re: Drowning rods
[Re: otterdog]
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02/19/20 04:39 PM
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Lol! Takes me a while sometimes also
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Re: Drowning rods
[Re: otterdog]
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06/14/23 06:14 AM
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Please don’t bully me or shame me for being ignorant and asking this question. Lol
How do drowning rods work? I know one end is attached solidly to the bank but does the other end just go into deep water?? I got away from trapping beaver with footholds because of having to use weights. I use nothing but
Body grips now but would use the footholds on occasion if there was an easier drowning method than weights and cable. Thanks Shove the loose end into the mud bottom works same as a wire and a weight
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Re: Drowning rods
[Re: Shakeyjake]
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06/14/23 10:20 AM
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Going to try this rod thing this year. Tried the foot hold/cable and cinder block this spring and it works great. Made my cable about 12’ long but by the time I made loops and wrapped it to the block, she’s a little short. I found out when I tossed the brick while holding onto the end of the cable…..lol. Very cold water when there’s still ice around. And pulling it out when you get a catch takes some muscle. Rod is light, just have to deal with the length. You can’t beat them but they are made for steep banks like creeks or rivers . I use them mostly in ponds and sometimes they will get the bottom end loose and be sitting on the bank but nothing a .22 round won’t solve lol
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Re: Drowning rods
[Re: Ezana4CE]
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06/14/23 10:24 AM
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I love the diagrams in this thread @ADC. What type of hardware is good to connect and secure the lock on the drowning rod to the swivel on the trap’s chain? I just use S hooks for that.
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Re: Drowning rods
[Re: Trapper7]
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06/14/23 10:26 AM
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I love the diagrams in this thread @ADC. What type of hardware is good to connect and secure the lock on the drowning rod to the swivel on the trap’s chain? I just use S hooks for that. 3/16" quick link. When not in use, just unscrew the link and remove trap.
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Re: Drowning rods
[Re: Ezana4CE]
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06/14/23 10:42 PM
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Iowa
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I love the diagrams in this thread @ADC. What type of hardware is good to connect and secure the lock on the drowning rod to the swivel on the trap’s chain? I just use a second J-hook in the end swivel to attach them to the drowning lock.
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